<p>For the comparisons, it really depends where you want to go career-wise. Agreeing with Catch, if you are interested in business and want to do anything business related, I'd say Huntsman students would have a little more of an advantage over Harvard. Don't discount the fact that being "selected" students at, arguably, one of the best business schools (grad and undergrad) would give you more attention, props, and more of a head start. For selectivity alone, I'd say Huntsman kids definitely has an edge.<br>
As for flexibility, after the initial Wharton requirements (the intro finance, stats, etc etc courses), I view the curriculum as very individualized, and if chosen intelligently, there's room for classes in other disciplines for a broader education.
And King's Court seems like a pretty petty issue to weigh decisions on. It's for one year, it's not like a hell-hole, and it was probably chosen because of it's relative proximity to the International House and the Wharton buildings (specifically, Huntsman Hall). I don't think the dorms were meant as an additional recipe to be associated with the prestige of a program. Social lives are made or broken by individuals, the rooms all look the same, and if you really are that offended by a less aesthetic exterior, then perhaps Duke or Yale would suit your tastes better.<br>
With all that said, contact some current Huntsman students, whether by e-mail or on Huntsman day. Some have chosen Huntsman over HYP-etc..., and some will know ppl who have chosen HYP-etc.. over Huntsman.</p>
<p>are you all going to huntsman day?</p>
<p>yeah, im going the 14th and 15th</p>
<p>overnight?</p>
<p>hey i didnt get antyhign to RSVP by, how do i tell them i'm going?</p>
<p>I don't mean to put down the Huntsman program in any way - obviously I wouldn't be discussing it with you all still if I hadn't somewhat fallen in love with it :) I'm very vocal about my concerns only insofar as to allow you all to convince me that I'm making the right choice..</p>
<p>:D</p>
<p>Hmm... for huntsman day I think we're supposed to RSVP to Kim Dean <a href="mailto:deankr@wharton.upenn.edu">deankr@wharton.upenn.edu</a> and tell her when we come or Inge Herman... and I think we can stay over again so we can really examine how King's Court is...though I won't be able to come b/c of silly German exam schedule...
I went in fall and I didn't think it was so bad... actually the rooms were quite large compared to other places I visited...though, I have to agree, that the bathrooms are pretty bad. But really, I don't think it is a question about prestige that they stick us there... they're not in the Quad cuz there, they have to spread the people across several floors and king's court is the only one that's big enough. and, well they have a quite nice lounge it seems with digital equipment and stuff so I guess it's ok.
Gosh, I'm still making up my mind where to go... cambridge, princeton or huntsman... I'm leaning towards huntsman or cambridge (economics)... it sort of is a tough decision. Both quite rigid programs but it seems also that Huntsman has more diversity: I didn't get to know the upperclassmen when I visited but the freshmen seemed to do a lot of stuff apart from huntsman... there was this one guy who is doing a neuroscience minor and also is in a acapella group and another kid who is both doing art history and a music minor and this girl who is also doing a polisci major so just from this I guess there's enough room for whatever you wanna do so it can't be THAT rigorous...</p>
<p>I've also been accepted to the Huntsman Program and am having some serious trouble deciding what to do for college...</p>
<p>I'd like to talk to some other Huntsman-ites...soon...</p>
<p>I'll see you guys on the 15th though</p>
<p>anyone know what study abroad requirements we have to fulfill and where people usually choose to go???</p>
<p>you have to do the programs that they set up (in your target language). i'd have to go to berlin or frankfurt because my language is german.</p>
<p>NYer... are you leaning towards huntsman or going somewhere else?...</p>
<p>Hey Guys-</p>
<p>I've been looking over the thread and I think it's great you have all had the chance to post your concerns, worries, excitement, etc. I am a Huntsman freshman, and I'm here to answer any questions you guys have about the program and Penn.</p>
<p>For starters, I want to confirm what rhys and venture have said: the huntsman program gives you so much flexibility. For example, I'm taking a class in Beginning Sign Language with some friends next semester. College is a time to try out new things, and you most definitely have that ability. Plus, look at coming in with a defined major as a good thing, not a bad thing. While many who declare at the last minute in sophomore year have to cram in 2 years of a major, we have the ability to plan and really think through what we want to take.</p>
<p>I know that many of you have been accepted to other schools of equal or near-equal prestige. I urge you to consider your fit in the school and how well you think you would adjust. Please, if it all possible, try to make it to Huntsman Day and see how the Frosh have adjusted. Stay over a night and see how it feels. Discover the truth of Kings Court! We are trying hard to make it worth your while to come to Huntsman-Day, and it will definitely help you in making your decision.</p>
<p>Good luck, and please, PLEASE msg me if you have any questions!</p>
<p>Is there a lot of overlap between the Ben Franklin Scholars and Huntsman? How well do the two programs integrate?</p>
<p>Thanks! :)</p>
<p>same question as above, with university scholars program</p>
<p>There are three Honors programs which may have been offered to you with your admittance to the Huntsman program: Joseph Wharton Scholars, Benjamin Franklin Scholars, and University Scholars.</p>
<p>Let me cover the first two to begin. JWS and BFS are programs that include about the top 10% of applicants into the University. They are not particularly demanding programs for Huntsman, especially since they are usually taken in tandem. You must complete a certain number of Honors classes in Wharton and the College in order to complete it (I think it's 4 or 5 classes for each total). First semester, this includes FNCE 103 (or maybe 104, i forget...). This is an option if you want more on your transcript, but it does require some planning in terms of classes. In general, it's a good path to take.</p>
<p>US is completely different, as it deals with research. I'm applying to be US scholar next semester, and they offer us a grant to conduct our own study in a project of our choice. This is completely unrelated to classes, but gives you the opportunity to do research, if you are interested in it. If you were offered this, then I would consider it carefully, as a lot of your freshman year involves adjusting to academics and student life and it is difficult to get yourself to do your own research. If you feel confident, however, then by all means, go for it!</p>
<p>If you were not offered admittance to these Honors Programs, have no fear! You can apply for them in your second semester here. I hope this clarifies things some; if you have more questions that get into the programs more specifically, please message me directly.</p>
<p>Hey you guys,
I'm a current Huntsman freshman as well, and I think it's great that you guys are starting to get to know each other already! It will really help this fall when you get to Penn and you have a few familiar names and faces. </p>
<p>To start off, I want to tell you that King's Court really isn't as bad as it seems. To name the good things about it, we have our own dining hall which can be really convenient in the mornings, especially if you don't wake up early enough to walk to another dining hall for breakfast like me, and for dinner, you'll always find people from your hall eating together, so it's a good way to bond with your hallmates. Each floor has its own lounge, the KC3 lounge has a TV and some other equipment that you can use anytime you want. King's Court/English House is also really good about hosting study breaks and Saturday/Sunday brunches for the floor, especially during the first few months of school. Some examples: Salsa dance lessons night, Poker tournament, Cranium Game Night, movie nights, Christmas in April, and just random study breaks on Wednesday nights (and all of these include free food, usually very good food, too :) )</p>
<p>You guys probably are having a million questions right now about the program, things to do at Penn, dorm life, etc, so if you want to e-mail me, please feel free and I will try my best to answer any questions you have. I hope to see you all soon at Huntsman Day, and congrats on getting in to an AWESOME school and an AWESOME program!
-Kristen</p>
<p>it would be really helpful if you could just talk about what your life is like in ISB.</p>
<p>It really varies from person to person and even from semester to semester. For the first semester or two, most of us generally take similar classes (i.e. starting the Wharton core classes - Management, Opim, Stat, language classes, History 107, maybe Psych 101, etc.) Outside of school, you can really do anything that interests you. There are people on varsity, club, and intramural sports teams, people in a capella groups, frats, sororities, Model UN, and many of the clubs on campus also.<br>
As you know, all the Huntsman freshmen live in King's Court, which is nice living all together because you really get to know the other people in your program - and it's nice to have people in the same classes as you right there on your hall.<br>
The M&T program, a joint-degree with Wharton and engineering, on the other hand, they don't live together. I had a friend in my management class who was in M&T and she said that the Huntsman kids seemed a lot better acquainted and they got along better.<br>
Next year, for example, the groups most of us are living in are Huntsman groups (I'm living in a quad in the high rises, and the 2 rooms next to mine are also quads with some of my Huntsman classmates).
I don't think that life in ISB is much different than students' lives in just Wharton or just the college, because when it comes down to it, we're all at Penn and outside of classes, we're all doing the same kinds of things. </p>
<p>If you have any questions that are more specific I'd be happy to answer them, you can post them here or you can e-mail me at <a href="mailto:kg2@wharton.upenn.edu">kg2@wharton.upenn.edu</a> ...or just wait until you visit on Friday!</p>
<p>See you guys at Huntsman Day!
-Kristen</p>
<p>anybody make a decision? what are you leaning towards and why?</p>
<p>any other huntsman admits out there at all? what are you thinking? come on, people, let's help each other out.</p>